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Chitrakot waterfall is in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. It’s a natural waterfall situated 38 kms from Jagdalpur. 29 meters high, Chitrakot is the widest waterfall in the country. This waterfall is on Indrāvati River. One can explore this waterbody anytime of the day.

Chhattisgarh is the state of ’36 forts’ in central India and is one of the fastest developing one. Undulating hills, mighty rivers, acres of dark forests, uncomplicated tribes of people and relatively unexplored territory add up to make Chhattisgarh a travel destination waiting to be discovered.

Chhattisgarh carved out of Madhya Pradesh, was formed on the 1st of November, 2000. Raipur city is the state capital. It borders Madhya Pradesh in the north-west, Maharashtra in the south-west, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the south, Odisha in the east, Jharkhand in the north-east and Uttar Pradesh in the north.

The climate here is tropical and is hot and humid because of its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. The monsoon season is from late June to October and is a welcome respite from the heat. Winter is from November to January and is a good time to visit the state, in fact any time between October and March is favorable as weather conditions are very pleasant around this time of the year.

Chhattisgarh is one of the most colorful states of India and offers a variety of interesting things to do; it is well known for its pilgrimage aspect and you can pay your visits to sacred places like Amarkantak, Jagannath Temple and Shwetambar Jain Temple in Raipur and Maa Bambleshwari Devi Temple in Dongargarh. Visit Raipur for its glorious past, Bastar (the archetypical tribal territory) for its natural landscapes, and Sirpur for Buddhist and Hindu temples and statues. The thick forests, water bodies, waterfalls, hills and valleys make up the splendid surroundings of Amarkantak. The ‘Prayag of Chhattisgarh’ (confluence of the Rivers Mahanadi, Pairi and Sondu) and the Kankali Talab at Rajim deserve special mention here.

Shop for fabrics, paintings and local handicrafts made of natural stuff. Chhattisgarh plays host to a wide range of tribal festivals, Bhagoria Haat being the most significant.

Outdoor activities include going for treks, jungle walks and safaris in the area around Kanha National Park, set amidst hills and woods.

Rice is the staple diet – quite logical in the area proudly called the ‘Rice Bowl of India’ by the locals. Pulses, cereals, vegetables, fruits and meat products complement the basic rice-based diet. A typical Chhattisgarhi thali would be a good mix of both tribal and non-tribal recipes. You can try some of their rice pakoras, dehati vada, muthiya, fara, mundiya ka pech with tomato red chilli chutney, angakar and paan roti, rice poori, panchratan dal, dubki kadhi, arbi kadhi, bhindi kadhi; those with a sweet tooth will relish gulgulle, kusli, doodh fara. Try gul ki cha in the beverages. There is another sweet dish which the Chhattisgarhis make during festivals and occasions called ‘bafauri’ which is made with chana dal; green leaves like bohar bhaji, lal bhaji, kohda bhaji are often prepared for daily meals. You’ll get a taste of the most unusual of dishes here, prepared simply but tastefully amazing!

Neighboring states of Odisha, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have their influences on Chhattisgarhi cuisine.

Festivals and events in Chhattisgarh are different from their counterparts elsewhere – the tribals’ celebrations are marked by plenty of drinking, singing and dancing that generates a great deal of revelry. The rhythmic beats of drums and the sound of voices reverberate in the air and people shed all their inhibitions and make merry. Cockfights, shooting contests, folk theatre and Pandavi performances are regular features on festival days.

Celebrated just before Holi in the month of March, Bhagoria Haat is a tribal festival; the main highlight of the festival is the eloping of young boys and girls after selecting their partners to be caught eventually and recognized as a couple by their tribes.

Dussehra festivities in Bastar are very special – and are a perfect coming together of traditional religious beliefs with tribal rituals.

Panthi, Rawat Naach, Pandwani, Chaitra, Saila, Rahas, Rai, Maao-pata, Karma naach and Soowa are the several indigenous dance styles of Chhattisgarh. Music and dance play an important part whilst they reflect the tribal culture and heritage.

Theatre is known as ‘Gammat’ and Pandwani is one of the lyrical forms of this theatre.

Chhattisgarh is a storehouse of performing arts and crafts – they derive substance and sustenance from day-to-day life experiences, religion, mythology, social and political events; nature and folklore are favorite motifs. Traditional crafts include painting, wood carving, bell metal craft, bamboo ware and tribal jewellery. Tribal jewellery comprises of items made from beads, shells, bones, feather, copper, bronze and mixed metals. Bamboo utensils, mats, baskets and decorative items are a hit too.

Vegetable-dyed and hand-woven cotton sarees are much in demand in and outside the state. The state is famous for its kosa silk and ‘lost wax art’. Besides sarees and salwar suits, the fabric is used to create lehengas, stoles, shawls and menswear like achkans and sherwanis.

With so many options, shopping in Chhattisgarh is all about buying its myriad handicrafts and textiles. Local craftsmen produce a mind-boggling variety of hand-crafted items using natural materials like wood, bamboo, bone, horn, stone, feather, bell metal, gold and silver. Hand woven fabric, Pithora paintings, Dokra metal animals and figurines, carved woodwork, colored beads and chunky jewellery are some special buys available to visitors.

Hindi and English are spoken in the urban belt; Chhattisgarhi is a dialect derived from Hindi and is widely used by the rural population. Tribal dialects are spoken in the remote areas.

Looks like a horse shoe, the surrounding area of this gorgeous waterfall is absolutely stunning! Bird watching is an important activity of this place! Also visiting this place at full moon nights can look just splendid!

Chitrakot Waterfall

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